Glendorn Foundation
Glendorn Foundation is a private foundation based in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $235,500 to organizations supporting medical research and care, education, arts, and community needs.
Glendorn Foundation at a glance
In short: Glendorn Foundation gave $236K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Colorado. 70% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $235,500
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,550
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $5,133,785
- -1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Glendorn Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says no solicitations from grantees are desired at this time; it lists no application materials or award restrictions beyond that statement.
- Contact
Application contact: James L Smith
Mailing address: 80 East Corydon Street, Bradford, PA 16701
Phone: (814) 363-1040
Email: glendornfoundation@sbscpa.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Glendorn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Morgan Adams Foundatn-Yr 23 ($50K). Together the top 10 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 47 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 15% to New Mexico, 11% to Oklahoma, and 4% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Glendorn Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2022) to $236K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $236K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Adams Foundatn-Yr 23 Denver, CO | Medical-Pediatric Cancer Research | $50,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Colo Fnd-Yr 12 Aurora, CO | Medical | $35,000 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation Denver, CO | Education | $30,000 |
| University of Colorado-Yr 33 Aurora, CO | Medical--Cellsight PTR-Research | $30,000 |
| Holland Hall Tulsa, OK | Education | $25,000 |
| New Mexico Tech-Yr 22 Socorro, NM | Medical-Breast Cancer Research | $20,000 |
| Flickinger CNTR for Performing Arts Alamogordo, NM | Education/Arts | $15,000 |
| Bradford Local Charities (15) Bradford, PA | Community | $10,500 |
| Denver Museum of Nature & Science Denver, CO | Education | $10,000 |
| National Jewish Health-Yr 23 Denver, CO | Medical-Chronically Ill Children | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,133,785 | $247,508 | $293,339 | $235,500 | 10 | $254,251 | $206,268 | $277,455 |
| 2024 | $5,207,716 | $1,715,764 | $312,663 | $215,000 | 10 | $248,866 | $1,664,302 | $243,110 |
| 2023 | $3,775,597 | $42,491 | $275,392 | $225,000 | 10 | $243,875 | $93,622 | $233,654 |
| 2022 | $4,006,800 | $153,249 | $226,047 | $175,000 | 8 | $192,375 | $119,685 | $239,699 |
| 2021 | $4,081,742 | $287,613 | $261,633 | $205,000 | 9 | $223,388 | $252,379 | $263,112 |
| 2020 | $4,057,919 | $36,978 | $247,673 | $205,000 | 8 | — | $86,839 | $225,499 |
| 2019 | $4,269,613 | $171,448 | $216,286 | $175,334 | 12 | — | $141,100 | $217,905 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glendorn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $277K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 grants show support for medical, educational, arts, and community purposes. One recipient, Denver Zoological Foundation, describes its mission as “inspiring communities to save wildlife for future generations.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $235,500. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $22,500. Notable grants included $50,000 to Morgan Adams Foundation for pediatric cancer research, $35,000 to Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation for medical purposes, $30,000 to Denver Zoological Foundation for education, and $30,000 to the University of Colorado for CellSight research. Other recipients included Holland Hall ($25,000), New Mexico Tech ($20,000), Flickinger Center for Performing Arts ($15,000), Bradford Local Charities ($10,500), Denver Museum of Nature & Science ($10,000), and National Jewish Health ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rebecca L. Dorn, Clayton D. Coburn, Brett Miller, Carolynn D. Warner, Brooks Dorn Stewart, Hanley B. Cox, and Jacklynn Brown as trustees. James L. Smith is listed as secretary and manager.
Glendorn Foundation's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brooks Dorn Stewart
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carolynn D. Warner
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Clayton D. Coburn
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jacklynn Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brett Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Hanley B. Cox
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Rebecca L. Dorn
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
James L. Smith
Secretary & Manager
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Stephen H. Dorn (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: David Chapman Grubb (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jeffrey W. Miller (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: John C. Dorn (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Glendorn Foundation
How much does Glendorn Foundation give each year?
Glendorn Foundation gave $236K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $215K across 10 grants.
What is Glendorn Foundation's typical grant size?
Glendorn Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $23,550, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Glendorn Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does Glendorn Foundation give grants?
Glendorn Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Mexico (15%) and Oklahoma (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (4 grants) and Aurora, CO (2 grants).
Does Glendorn Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Glendorn Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Glendorn Foundation's largest grantees?
Glendorn Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Morgan Adams Foundatn-Yr 23 ($50,000), Childrens Hospital Colo Fnd-Yr 12 ($35,000) and Denver Zoological Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Glendorn Foundation?
Glendorn Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $254K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $277K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Glendorn Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 grants show support for medical, educational, arts, and community purposes. One recipient, Denver Zoological Foundation, describes its mission as “inspiring communities to save wildlife for future generations.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glendorn Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Glendorn Foundation's EIN?
Glendorn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1024349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Glendorn Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Glendorn Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/glendorn-foundation-morg_bfec22cc3f8445cfb981517b3f525862
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